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STEM Learning Center Learning Consultants

Meet our team of dedicated staff and students! To find a learning consultant with a particular major or interest, review their profiles below.

Ivonne Benavides (She/Her)

Accounting and Finance Double Major

I am currently in my third year at West Virginia University, majoring in Accounting and Finance with a minor in French. Alongside my studies, I work as a Math Tutor and Learning Assistant at WVU. During the Spring Semester, I also serve as a tax preparer. I am passionate about helping students succeed in their academic pursuits and look forward to contributing to the STEM Learning Center this semester. 

  • Favorite movies:  Safe Haven, Shrek 
  • Favorite books:  It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 
  • Hobbies:  Reading, Hiking, Cooking 
  • Favorite artist:  Lana Del Rey 
  • Favorite food in Morgantown:  Istanbul 
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-5:00 pm, Sunday 6:00-9:00 pm (virtual)

Olivia Conaway

Immunology & Medical Microbiology Major


  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Christina Denison

Chemistry & Forensic Chemistry Major

I am currently in my fourth year at WVU. Outside of classes, I'm either playing in the marching band or finding a good book to read. I plan on earning a Master's degree in chemistry or biochemistry after I graduate.

  • Favorite Books:  Anything by Sarah J Maas and The Picture of Dorian Gray
  • Favorite Sports Teams:  Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Capitals
  • Favorite Bands:  I Prevail, Bad Omens, and Shinedown
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Chemistry 110, 111, 112, 115 & 116
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 11:15 am, Wednesday 3:30 - 4:00 pm

Elizabeth Elias (she/her)

Chemistry Major

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Elias, and I am a new learning consultant at the STEM Learning Center. I plan to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and continue my education as a future optometrist. I enjoy going on long nature walks and seeing new concerts. I am very excited to be here and have a great semester at WVU!

  • Favorite movies:  My Girl, Rocky, The Sandlot 
  • Favorite sports team:   Pittsburgh Steelers 
  • Favorite artists/bands:   Pitbull, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan 
  • Hobbies:  Building LEGOS, Playing Video Games 
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Chem 110, 111, 112, and 115
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Cali Evankovich (She/Her)

Forensic Examination Major

Hey, I'm Cali! This is my first time being a tutor and my second year at WVU studying forensics. I like painting, running, listening to true crime, and talking about how much I dislike pickleball in my free time. I'm in the FIS club and PAWS and you can always find me supporting our team at football games!

  • Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
  • Favorite Books: The Glass Castle, Frankenstein
  • Hobbies: Running, painting, drawing
  • Favorite Artist/Band: ABBA and AC/DC
  • Favorite Food in Morgantown: Mountain Mama's
  • Learning Consultant Courses:    Chem 110, 111, 112 115, and 116
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 11:30 am

Tyler Girman

Chemistry Major


  • Learning Consultant Courses: Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Mayzie Hanson

Physics Major

Hey! My name is Mayzie, I am a freshman double majoring in Physics and Bio Pre-Med with a minor in Spanish. I have no clue what I want to do when I graduate, so I’m still figuring that out. I am a Learning Consultant for Physics here at the SLC, and would love to help with Physics, or if you need some good dad jokes, I can help with that too. 

  • Hobbies:  Writing music, playing the piano and guitar, reading, and watching Netflix
  • Favorite Artists:  Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, and Gracie Abrams
  • Favorite Movie:  Frozen 2
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Physics 101, 102, 111, and 112
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Thursday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Zachary Holmes

Management Information Systems Major

Hello, I’m Zachary Holmes! I'm currently in my third semester as a math tutor at West Virginia University. I'm pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in Accounting. When I'm not working or studying, I enjoy catching up with friends, playing the guitar or drums, and reading my Bible. 

  • Favorite movies:  Forrest Gump 
  • Favorite sports team:  Washington Commanders 
  • Favorite food in Morgantown:  Chaang Thai on High Street 
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 and Math 150
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Sunday 6:00 - 9:00 pm (virtual)

Isabella Hutzler

Business Major


  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Statistics 111, 211
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 pm and 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Makenna Kelly

Finance Major

Hey! I'm Makenna Kelly and this is my first semester working at the learning center. My major is finance and I'm a sophomore in the honors college. I'm excited to help! 

  • Favorite sports team:  Pittsburgh Steelers 
  • Hobbies:  Playing ice hockey 
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Wednesday 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Danny King

Biology and Chemistry Major

  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Chemistry 110, 111, 112, 115, 116
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Tuesday 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Jillian Krownapple (she/her)

Biology Major

Hi my name is Jillian Krownapple and I’m in my third year at WVU. My major is biology and my minor is statistics. This is my first year at the stem learning center. My goal after undergrad is to go to physician assistant school.

  • Favorite artist/band:  Arctic Monkeys
  • Favorite food in Morgantown:  The Tea Shoppe 
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Statistics 111, 211, and 312
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday 11:30 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday 2:30 - 5:00 pm

Molly Krupa (she/her)

Physics Major

Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a senior physics major here at WVU. This upcoming fall, I will be going to grad school for materials engineering. This is my first full semester as a consultant, and I'm excited to help

  • Hobbies:  Painting, Swimming
  • Favorite Sports Team:  Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Physics 101, 102, 111, and 112
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 1:00-5:00 pm

Nick Marzen

Finance Major


  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Thursday 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Hannah Olszewski (she/her)

Forensic Examination Major

Howdy! My name is Hannah and I'm a Forensic Examiner major with a minor in Law and Legal Studies! I'm from Cleveland, OH, and I love attending sporting events, country line dancing, and working out. In my free time, I like to watch police procedurals and courtroom proceedings. In the future, I plan to become a lawyer or a victim advocate in the court system!

  • Favorite movies:  White House Down 
  • Favorite book: The Fifth Wave
  • Hobbies:  Line dancing, going to the gym, and playing the guitar 
  • Favorite sports team: The Cleveland Browns
  • Favorite artist:  Luke Bryan 
  • Favorite food in Morgantown:  Bombay Indian Grill
  • Favorite hot drink on a cold day:  Apple Cider 
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Statistics 111, 211, and 215
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 12:00 - 5:00 pm, Tuesday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Morrigan Passey

Physics Major with WVUTeach

I am a Junior, majoring in Physics with a minor in English and a certificate of Secondary Education. I work here as a physics tutor, as well as working with the Cosmology Department here at WVU to study pulsars and Fast Radio Bursts. I've also worked at Green Bank Observatory, in Green Bank, WV.

  • Favorite movies:  Howl's Moving Castle 
  • Favorite books:  Dragonsdawn 
  • Hobbies:  reading, sewing, painting
  • Favorite artist/band:  Cocteau Twins
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Physics 101, 102, 111, and 112
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Tuesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Matthew Riordan

Data Science Major

I am currently a sophomore at WVU majoring in data science with a minor in political science and this is my first semester at the STEM Learning Center. I am in the chess club here at WVU and enjoy watching the NY Jets disappoint me every year (the picture is me and my brother at the Jets vs Steelers game earlier this year). 

  • Favorite movies: Lord of the Rings Trilogy  
  • Hobbies:  Playing chess and watching my favorite football teams lose
  • Favorite sports teams:  NY Mets/NY Jets/WVU Mountaineers 
  • Favorite artists/bands:  Bruce Springsteen/Bob Dylan 
  • Favorite food in Morgantown:  Chaang Thai
  • Favorite show: The Wire
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Statistics 111, 211, and 215
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Jonathon Roach (he/him)

Math Major and Statistics Minor

Hello! My name is Johnathon Roach. I am pursuing a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Statistics. Currently, I am a senior and plan to graduate May of 2025. The motivation that made me want to be a tutor is understanding the struggles that college comes with. In several of my classes throughout college, I’ve faced adversity whether that be not knowing how to solve a problem, understanding a whole concept, etc. I think this makes it easier for me to connect with students because I’ve experienced all fazes of learning and I’m a people person. My plans for the future are to become a statistician either for a company or an athletic team. Look forward to seeing students for Stats 111, 211, 215 and 312.

  • Favorite movies:  Step Brothers 
  • Hobbies:  Playing Guitar
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Statistics 111, 211, 215, and 312
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Ben Roland

Biomedical Engineering Major


  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Physics 101, 102, 111, and 112
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Rachel Shay

Marketing Major

Hello, my name is Rachel Shay and I am excited to help in the STEM learning program! I'm studying at the John Chambers Business School and am majoring in Marketing and minoring in Finance. I grew up in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and am in my junior year at WVU. I am in a sorority on campus and enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing tennis.  

  • Favorite book:  Hunger Games series 
  • Hobbies:  Playing tennis, golfing, shopping 
  • Favorite artist:  Travis Scott 
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday 3:00 - 5:00 pm & 6:00 - 9:00 pm (virtual), Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Thursday 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Sunday 6-9 pm (virtual)

Brady Snidow (He/Him)

Forensic Biology Major

Hey there! My name is Brady Snidow and I’m a junior here at WVU. This is my first semester tutoring at the STEM Learning Center. I’m majoring in Forensic Biology with minors in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Spanish, and Linguistics. The plan is to get my B.S. and then pursue an M.D. in Forensic Pathology to be a Medical Examiner. 

  • Favorite Movies: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Pitch Perfect, or Bodies Bodies Bodies
  • Favorite Books:  A Thousand Splendid Suns, Bunny, or The Gone Series
  • Hobbies: Reading, playing video games, traveling (my picture is me and my sister in Italy)
  • Favorite Artist/Band: Lana Del Rey / Paramore
  • Learning Consultant Courses:    Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Autumn Ware (She/Her/Hers)

Management Information Systems Major

Hello! I am Autumn Ware and I am currently a Sophomore here at WVU. I am from Grafton, WV and this is my first semester working at the STEM Learning Center! I enjoy watching YouTube and reading. So, if you want any book recommendations I've got you! 

  • Favorite movies:  The Guardians of The Galaxy Trilogy, Thor Ragnarok, and The Green Miles 
  • Favorite books:  It By: Stephen King, The Nightingale By: Kristin Hannah, and the Throne Of Glass series By: Sarah J. Maas 
  • Favorite sports team:  Miami Dolphins and the Chiefs 
  • Favorite artists:  Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and bbno$ 
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday 2:30 - 5:00 pm and 6:00 - 9:00 pm (virtual), Tuesday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Wednesday 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Thursday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Teagan Werner (she/her/hers)

Psychology Major

Hey y’all! My name is Teagan, and I am currently a second year aiming to obtain a B.S. in Psychology. I plan to attend graduate school, enjoy giving back to the community, and I also love animals--with my favorite thing being feeding the raccoons I have back at home. I look forward to seeing you soon!

  • Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
  • Hobbies: Baking, Gaming, and Tumbling
  • Favorite Artists: Mac Miller and Zach Bryan
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday 11:30 am - 2:15 pm and 6:00 - 9:00 pm (virtual), Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm (virtual)

Jenna Wood

Healthcare Pathway

Hello! My name is Jenna Wood. This is my second semester working as a STEM tutor. I am a Math tutor and Learning Assistant at WVU. I am pursuing my Doctorate in Pharmacy and I am attending Pharmacy school at WVU next fall. I am looking forward to helping students this semester in the STEM learning center. 

  • Favorite Movie: The Grinch
  • Hobbies: Going to the gym, watching Greys Anatomy, shopping
  • Favorite Artist/Bands: SZA, J.Cole, Frank Ocean
  • Favorite Food in Morgantown: Chipotle
  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Math 124 & 150
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm

James Workman

Biology Major


  • Learning Consultant Courses:  Chemistry 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116
  • Learning Consultation Hours: Monday and Wednesday 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 - 5:00 pm